Full Exposure

Sun Exposure:

Various Soils

Soil:

Rounded

Shape:

The Montmorency Cherry has a(n) Rounded shape.

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Attributes:

Montmorency cherry is the most popular tart cherry in America. The tastiness of its bright, red cherries in pies and preserves make it a favorite with cooks, while its tolerance for temperature extremes, its production, and the firmness of its fruit are appreciated by farmers and shippers. Our standard Montmorency seedlings are budded to Prunus mahalb, while our dwarf seedlings grafted to Prunus besseyi (Sand Cherry).

Chill hours (CU) requirement: 700.
(Chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32 and 45 degrees F in a typical winter season). For best fruit production, calculate the chill unit (CU) for your growing zone to be sure it aligns with the CU requirement of this tree.

Wildlife Value:

The fruit is eaten by many varieties of birds and mammals. The foliage is browsed.
Flocks of birds are the greatest threat to the trees. They will eat the cherries at the first sign of ripeness. Nylon or cheesecloth netting draped over the trees as the fruits begin to ripen is an effective deterent. This technique can be very practical if the trees are kept to a reasonable height by pruning.

History/Lore/Use:

This cherry takes its name from the Montmorency Valley in France where it was developed sometime before the seventeenth century. Its fame quickly spread to England. It has been cultivated under various names in the United States from at least the early nineteeth century. It accounts for 95% of all production of sour cherries.

Moisture:

This tree requires moist, well drained soil and has some resistance to drought.

Leaves:

Simple, alternate, elliptic with acute tips, smooth and dark green on top, about 3" long with double teeth at margin

Flower Color:

White

Bloom Time:

Late

Fruit Description:

Meet America’s most popular tart cherry for pies and preserves. The Montmorency cherry tree is a cold-hardy hybrid species that ripens early in the season. The medium-large bright red fruit has a firm yellow flesh; clear juice; and a rich, tart flavor that bakers and jam makers love.

This tree is self-fertile, but planting two or more trees will ensure the best crop.

Spring Shipping 2015

Fall Shipping 2015

Color

Zone

Approximate Ship Dates

Order Deadline

Approximate Ship Dates

Order Deadline

02

04/15 - 05/30

05/07

11/01 - 11/26

11/12

03

04/15 - 05/30

05/07

11/01 - 11/26

11/12

04

04/15 - 05/30

05/07

11/01 - 11/26

11/12

05

04/15 - 05/30

05/07

11/01 - 11/26

11/12

06

03/19 - 05/12

04/30

11/01 - 12/03

11/19

07

03/11 - 05/07

04/23

11/05 - 12/10

11/26

08

02/26 - 04/30

04/16

11/05 - 12/10

11/26

09

02/26 - 04/30

04/16

11/05 - 12/10

11/26

10

02/26 - 04/30

04/16

11/05 - 12/10

11/26

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